About the Series Our work at Inclusion Canada is guided by our shared belief in the values of inclusion, equality, diversity, and courage to act. Our position statements: Tell people about the issues that matter to us Clearly explain our view on these issues Describe the change we want to see We want to share … Continued
During the COVID-19 pandemic, My Home My Community (MHMC) has been busy creating helpful new tools for families. Soon we will have some exciting resources coming your way. In 2020, MHMC got funding from the federal government’s Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The Pathways to Homeownership project demonstrates inclusive models of homeownership and creates resources to help … Continued
“As a society we must guarantee future generations of people with intellectual disabilities and their families that we will not create institutions again.” Janet Forbes, Executive Director, Inclusion Winnipeg Every year the United Nations holds an event called the Conference of State Parties (COSP). COSP is a gathering of all the countries who have signed … Continued
On June 1, 2021, Inclusion Canada co-hosted and participated in a roundtable discussion on “The Role of Innovative Technologies in Recruiting and Increasing Retention of Employees with Disabilities” with Facebook and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities. The event featured a keynote address by the Hon. Carla Qualtrough, Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and … Continued
Every May, Inclusion Canada celebrates Community Living Month, a time when people across the country celebrate the many successes of creating inclusive communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1958, Inclusion Canada (formerly the Canadian Association for Community Living) has played a central role in advancing the rights of almost 1 million … Continued
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) is a new federal law that passed in 2019. The law plans to make the Government of Canada, federal businesses, and organizations more accessible for people with disabilities. It wants to make Canada barrier-free by 2040. The law applies to programs and services that the federal government controls. It includes these areas: … Continued
February is National Inclusive Education Month. Considering this, we have put together resources and information from Inclusive Education Canada (IEC), highlighting recent and future work towards quality education for all students in inclusive schools and classrooms across Canada. Webinars IEC launched a webinar series in the fall of 2020, beginning with three webinars delivered in October, November and December. We had … Continued
Interpreting Article 12, in The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Many people who have communication and/or cognitive disabilities report that people who work in healthcare, legal, financial, social and community services often underestimate their capacity to make and/or communicate choices and decisions that matter to them. They report that sometimes: … Continued
Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada (PFC), in collaboration with the Office for Disability Issues (ODI), Employment and Social Development Canada, recently hosted the 11th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion on December 3rd – held for the first time in a virtual format. This year’s theme was Intellectual Disability & COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities … Continued
In 2019, the Government of Canada passed a new law called the Accessible Canada Act. There is also a plain language version of this law. This is the first time we have had a law like this in our country. People with disabilities and other advocates have been asking for a law like this for years. The Accessible … Continued
